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With James Gunn's 2025 release of Superman appearing on every multiplex and in every corner of the internet, the superhero franchise has accomplished the revival that Gunn as well as Peter Safran, co-ceo of DC Studios, were seeking. However, previous iterations of the character will not be forgotten. Some have become cemented in pop culture, and Zack Snyder's rendering of Superman is undoubtedly one of them. While the internet keeps trying to create a Gunn-Snyder clash, there are others indulging in a more valuable discussion. Some actually have a more objective take on what makes each Superman better. They are the experts Edward Gross and Robert Greenberger, the specialists who have shared their opinion about Snyder's highly controversial depiction of the Man of Steel.

Gross and Greenberger are the authors of Superman: The Definitive History, an extensive book that looks back at the history of the iconic superhero...

Although previously known for his work writing and directing all three Guardians of the Galaxymovies under the MCU banner, James Gunn’s latest project may go on to be his most important. Gunn is the sole writer and director of Superman, the first movie in the new Dcu after the Dceu concluded with Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. In addition to writing and directing movies and TV shows, Gunn is also the co-ceo of the newly formed DC Studios with Peter Safran — Gunn controls the creative side of things while Safran makes the business decisions.

Collider’s Chris McPherson recently caught up with Superman experts Robert Greenberger and Edward Gross — who co-wrote the 400+ page Superman: The Definitive History — to talk about the release of James Gunn’s new Dcu movie. He asked what the most challenging part of adapting Superman is, be it on the big or small screen, live-action or animation,...

Few movies this year have had as many differing opinions as James Gunn’s Superman, but after the film earned strong scores of 83% from critics and 93% from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes, one could argue that most of the negative reviews are coming from a vocal minority. The film has earned praise from many fans and critics as being the most faithful adaptation of Superman since Christopher Reeve first portrayed the character in the Richard Donner-directed films. However, in the midst of all the praise, there have been some legitimate complaints about the film, which gets a lot of things right but still misses the mark on a few angles.

Collider’s Chris McPherson recently caught up with Superman experts Robert Greenberger and Edward Gross — who co-wrote the 400+ page Superman: The Definitive History — to chat about the release of James Gunn’s debut Dcu film. While both expressed their satisfaction...

James Gunn’s Superman is now playing in theaters everywhere, and from the time the film was announced, the comparisons to Man of Steel were inevitable. Gunn made it clear from the early days of Superman’s development that Henry Cavill was not going to be back as Superman, and that he had his own vision for the character he wanted to unpack on the big screen, not piggyback on Zack Snyder’s. Things are certainly off to a good start for Gunn’s Superman, which holds “certified fresh” and “verified hot” scores of 83% from critics and 93% from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes — universally higher than Man of Steel.

Collider’s Chris McPherson recently caught up with Superman experts Edward Gross and Robert Greenberger, the authors of Superman: The Definitive History, a comprehensive 400+ page exploration of the character’s 85-year history. He asked if they believe one of the founding principles...

As James Gunn’sSuperman rockets its way to more box office glory, the online noise has been louder than ever, with not all of it good. Right-wing pundits and social media grifters have seized on the film’s grounded international themes and its portrayal of Superman as an immigrant, labeling it “SuperWoke” with little awareness of the character’s actual history. But not everyone is buying the outrage. In a recent conversation with Collider, authors Edward Gross and Robert Greenberger — who co-wrote the 400+ page Superman: The Definitive History — had some strong words for those distorting the hero’s message for clicks. Asked about Boravia, the fictional war-torn country that appears in Gunn’s film, and whether its use might be a deliberate political metaphor, Greenberger explained how it fits squarely within Superman tradition:

“Call it what you will, as someone who’s been involved with fictional countries, going again back...

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It's been said that everyone dies twice: the second is when someone says your name for the last time. Gwen Stacy has never died that second death. Since "The Night Gwen Stacy Died" ran in "The Amazing Spider-Man" issues #121-122 back in 1973, Marvel will not let Peter Parker (or their readers) forget about his lost love, taken from him by Norman Osborn/The Green Goblin.

For the recent 52nd anniversary of Gwen's murder, Marvel shared an animated short (produced by Wild Comet Media and Apus Studio) re-enacting the story:

Jeff Trammell, creator of "Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man," has also confirmed that Gwen will be coming in the show's in-production second season. That news has Spidey fans tingling with excitement. What doesn't is the news that Marvel apparently plans to resurrect Gwen Stacy.

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New York, NY – March 11, 2025— Author consortium Crazy 8 Press announced today the debut of Silverado Press Presents: Volume 1: Western Stories by Today’s Top Writers through its Silverado Press imprint.

This new collection, on sale now in print and e-book formats, includes 16 original Western-themed tales based on real historical events ranging from the 1812 earthquake in southern California to the 1856 sinking of the steamboat Arabia to the 1877 Texas Salt War.

The all-star posse of acclaimed, seasoned Western writers and fresh new voices contributing to this collection include Rod Miller, Nik James, Steve Hockensmith, Vonn McKee, Jeffrey Mariotte, Sharon Frame Gay, Del Howison, Cheryl Pierson, Lisa Majewski, Richard Prosch, Kelli Fitzpatrick, James Reasoner, L.J. Washburn, Gord Rollo, and Crazy 8 Press members Aaron Rosenberg, Paul Kupperberg, and Mary Fan.

“We’re all huge fans of Western tales so it’s a thrill have such an amazing group of authors bring their talents to Silverado Press,...

Superman & Lois season 4 concept art pieces reveal Jordan and Jonathan Kent with new Superboy costumes for the final season of the DC TV drama.

A new listing on Amazon for Superman: The Definitive History by Edward Gross and Robert Greenberger provides several previews for the book on Superman's live-action media. Thanks to a preview from the seller, two concept art pieces were revealed, focusing on Jordan and Jonathan donning their own Superboy costumes. Whether or not these are the final looks for Superman & Lois season 4 remain to be seen, as The CW and Warner Bros. TV haven't revealed them in new photos for the final season.

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It's pretty well known among Trekkies that Robert Wise's 1979 feature film "Star Trek: The Motion Picture" came about after the proposed 1977 TV series "Star Trek: Phase II" never quite made it off the ground. "Phase II" was meant to be the initial "Star Trek" spinoff series, but various behind-the-scenes decisions eventually saw the project mutating to fit the big screen. "Phase II" characters were changed to be part of "The Motion Picture," and several ideas for "Phase II" scripts made their way into future episodes of "Star Trek: The Next Generation," which debuted in 1987.

Trekkies will also tell you that Paramount was unimpressed by the box office numbers for "Motion Picture," a film that "Star Trek" creator Gene Roddenberry was heavily involved in. Harold Livingston is the credited screenwriter, but Roddenberry aided in the story and served as producer. Because "Motion Picture" was a relative dud, Roddenberry was pushed out of the sequel.

At the end of the 1986 film "Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home," Kirk (William Shatner), having gone back in time to retrieve extinct humpback whales and save the Earth from a space monster, was "punished" with a cheeky demotion to the rank of captain. He was also given a starship to command in the newly built U.S.S. Enterprise-a.

The following year, "Star Trek: The Next Generation" debuted, and it was set about 85 years after the events of "Star Trek IV." The new series took place on board the U.S.S. Enterprise-d. The alphabetical jump immediately intrigued Trekkies and chin-stroking began forthwith. Wither the Enterprise-b and Enterprise-c? Those ships provided a canonical mystery that wouldn't be revealed for a few years yet.

Then, in the third season of "Next Generation," one of those ships was finally revealed. In "Yesterday's Enterprise," a time portal opened up in front of...

Superman’s incredible 85-year history is defined with intricate detail and unique understanding by those who’ve known him best – the authors, artists, filmmakers, actors and experts tasked with propagating his legend through every medium – in the latest Edward Gross omnibus, Voices From Krypton, published by Nacelle Books. The hardcover book is now available via Amazon, online retailers and popular bookshops, with an e-book edition also available.

Hailed as the most comprehensive examination of Superman in history, Voices From Krypton begins in the mid 1930s with the character’s creation by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, and concludes with the announcement of the next big screen adventure, Superman: Legacy. Topics range from Superman’s appearances in different mediums to the individual actors who’ve played the character, from Superman’s Silver Age to present day iterations, and from the subtleties of capturing the Man of Steel to the tentpole moments of his past 85+ years.

Wonder Woman's height has changed over the years, growing from 5'8" in the 1940s to 6'2" in the present day. Her growth spurt was officially recognized in the comics, with her height increasing at different points in the timeline. Ultimately, Wonder Woman's height varies depending on the era, but her skills and abilities are what truly define her as a hero.

Pictures don't lie, and by that understanding, Wonder Woman is one of DC's tallest heroes of any gender. But it may surprise some fans that the height of Wonder Woman's original 1940s iteration is nowhere near the height modern fandom believes her to be in the 21st century.

Heroes change or evolve all the time in comic books, and Wonder Woman is not immune to this fact. To be sure, one of her most obvious and commented-on changes over the years has been her costume. While in the...

New York, NY – May 15, 2023— Author collective Crazy 8 Press announced today that it has officially launched Silverado Press, its new Western- and historical-themed imprint. The first two titles to publish under the Silverado Press banner include the short story collection Byrd’s Luck and Other Stories from award-winning author Jeffrey J. Mariotte, and Galloway’s Gamble 2: Lucifer & the Great Baltimore Brawl, from New York Times-bestselling author Howard Weinstein.

“We’ve been looking to more formally expand our reach into Westerns and historical fiction, so it’s exciting for us to launch Silverado Press,” said Crazy 8 Press co-founder Robert Greenberger. “Jeff and Howie are both great writers who have delivered terrific new books that Western fans are sure to love.”

Debuting this month, Byrd’s Luck and Other Stories contains five traditional western and five weird western tales, collecting several previously published stories, and two brand new original tales, including “Desperadoes:...

Warning: contains spoilers for DC vs Vampires #10!From the Bat-Family to the Birds of Prey, Batgirl has been on dozens of teams in her day, but not many know she was also on the Suicide Squad. From a throwaway line from Punchline, it seems that Babs is returning to this little-known role, but this time as the leader of the Squad's final and most extreme iteration. During her time as Oracle, Babs was the center of intelligence for the DC universe. If someone needed information, they went to Oracle, who also helped organize teams with ruthless efficiency. Barbara Gordon served as an essential member of every team from the Seven Soldiers of Fortune to the Justice League itself. Now, as the world falls to an undead invasion, she has arguably become DC's most important hero, pursuing her former lover Nightwing, who recently became the King of Vampires.

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Crazy 8 Press’ latest project, Prism, takes the 11-year-old publisher in a new direction. This time they are exploring the storytelling possibilities in Amazon Kindle’s Vella program. Five of the ten partners have been working for the last six months on the project, which debuts today.

Hildy Silverman, one of the most recent recruits to the self-publishing hub, helped brainstorm the project and then volunteered to steer it as editor. She is joined by Mary Fan, Russ Colchamiro, and cofounders Aaron Rosenberg and Robert Greenberger.

Prism supposes that the crew of Apollo 17, the final crewed visit to the moon, found an alien artifact and secretly brought it back to Earth. Over the next decade, other odd pieces of metal began to “activate”. Prism was formed to find and locate all the pieces to understand how they fit together and what the combined device might do. Of course, others are also interested in these artifacts,...